O'Betty's Red Hot

Best Chicago style dog south of Chicago. Great little hole in the wall with a bonus Hot Dog museum included. Quick, friendly service and outstanding variety of hot dogs.

You have to dine in at O'Betty's to understand the charm. An ode to hot dogs and history, you have to see it to believe it. The hot dogs themselves have fancy names, but they're straightforward in their delivery and taste. The Cajun fries had a bunch of seasoning added after the frying process. It led to an inconsistent taste as some fries were submerged in spice and others were barren. Overall it's worth the trip if you're on campus at Ohio University.

I was looking for someplace interesting and different to have lunch before leaving Athens, and boy, did I find it in O'Betty's. A quirky little (emphasis on little!) hot dog joint off Court Street and not easily seen from the road, O'Betty's was everything I wanted. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door by friendly staff behind the counter. Their menu is an awesome collection of all-beef hot dogs with different toppings- from the standard condiments to their version of the truly quirky Chicago style hot dog. All of the dogs are named for burlesque pin-ups. The 3-room atmosphere is an interesting clutter of things. Room 1: the counter. Room 2: burlesque. Room 3: all tings vintage hot dog. The spaces are tight. Tables are small. I had a Mata Hari- a dog with chili and cole slaw, and loved it. My second dog was a build-it-yourself consisting of the traditional "texas weiner" toppings of chili, diced onion and yellow mustard. I also ordered a large Very Cheesy Fries. I could wax poetic on the fries! Freshly cut, fried to crispy perfection, and the combination of spicy cheese sauce and shredded cheese was absolute perfection. Staff was great and super friendly. They brought to order to our table. We'll be black!!!!

While looking for a place to go for lunch, someone said "you have to try O'Betty's!" So glad we listened to her! Delicious hotdogs and French fries I could snack on for days! I definitely want to stop by here again next time I visit my sister at OU.

Hot dogs are great. We had fries which were quite over fried and not really edible. Neat little place. Very limited seating.

I had this place for a late night bite one evening while out in Athens. My friend recommended me the dog with sauerkraut (I cannot remember the name), and boy it did not disappoint. The wait was short, the price was good, and the food was great. You can taste the quality of their all-beef hot dogs, and it went so well with the sauerkraut, bacon, and horseradish.Don't pass up this hole in the wall. You won't regret the stop.

O'Betty's has been an Athens staple for years! Tucked just off of Court Street, the quirky hotdog stand offers several variations of dogs to choose from. The Mata Hari is the perfect combination of spicy chili sauce and sweet, creamy slaw. They boast an Ohio made, no filler, snaps when you bite quality hotdog! The unique interior hosts burlesque themed decor and a hotdog museum! O'bettys is a must stop when in Athens! Garlic lovers: don't pass on the fresh garlic fries!

Great for a late night snack when you're out bar hopping. They have a restaurant inside but at night they only have their window open for quick convenience. The hotdogs and chilli cheese fries were pretty good. If the cheese was melted, it would have been awesome!

First time visiting here and maybe last. Except for the university, there is not much else. So it's time to make it count. According to the guy in the little window (late night hours, the dining area closes), they have been in business for many years. I can defitnetly see this place as a university staple for students. The worker said that this place is as Athens as it gets. According to my man at the window, the local favorite is the Dixie and Chili fries, so I went with that. I didn't care for it, but I suppose if you're drunk, hungry, and heading home after a late night, this place could taste better then. These are the hours of operation-11 am to 9 pm is their indoor seating. After 9 and up until 3 am is walk up. I'm thinking the dining area may also sway you, but I'm not so sure. So get a dog here or at Sheetz.

Most excellent! The Dixie hot dog was delicious. This is definitely worth a stop just to see the hot dog museum and the vintage burlesque room. Service was great.